2017 Toyota Sequoia recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
3 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Wheels / tires
What's wrong, in plain English: A wheel or tire can fail while driving. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
What could happen: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2017 SEQUOIA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Toyota dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 17V311000 (manufacturer code SET17A).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-866-405-4226.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Consequence: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
What could happen: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2017 SEQUOIA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Toyota dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 21V920000 (manufacturer code 21TB10 and 21TA10).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-331-4331.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
3. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
What could happen: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2017 SEQUOIA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Toyota dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 21E103000 (manufacturer code 21TH01).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-331-4331.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 2017 Toyota Sequoia owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (2), Unknown Or Other (2), Body / structure (1), Engine (1), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (7)
03/29/2021 · Fuel system
LOWER FUEL PUMP FAILS AT HIGH SPEED OR IN COLD WEATHER I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA SERVICE.
03/22/2021 · Fuel system
CAR SHOOK AT 50 MILES PER HOUR AND ABOVE, CHECK ENGINE AND 4 LO LIGHTS FLASHED. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD FUEL PUMP NEEDS REPLACING. TOYOTA ADVISED THAT MY VIN WAS NOT PART OF THEIR CURRENT RECALL.
11/21/2020 · Unknown Or Other
SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERING SUNROOF. THE SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
03/05/2020 · Body / structure
WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65-70MPH THERE IS A WHISTLING OR METAL TO METAL SOUND THAT HAPPENS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR. I CAN'T TELL IF IT'S IN THE WINDSHIELD OR THE FRAME AREA. ALSO THERE IS A CONSTANT SQUEAK ON THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE WINDSHIELD AT THE DASHBOARD
05/07/2019 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PALMER'S TOYOTA SUPERSTORE (LOCATED AT 470 SCHILLINGER RD, MOBILE, AL 36695, (251) 639-0800) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A LOW BATTERY WAS CAUSING THE…
11/17/2018 · Unknown Or Other · crash
ON JULY 12, 2017, I HAD BACKED UP MY 2017 TOYOTA SEQUOIA TO A FAMILY MEMBER'S HOUSE AND THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, BUT LEFT IT RUNNING. MY THREE CHILDREN REMAINED INSIDE THE VEHICLE, SEATED AND BUCKLED. I EXITED THE VEHICLE TO WALK TO THE BACK AND PUT A BOX IN THE BACK AND WHEN I TURNED AROUND, THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND WAS SPEEDING AWAY.…
02/20/2018 · Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRIORITY TOYOTA CHESAPEAKE (1800 GREENBRIER PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT RODENTS CHEWED HOLES THROUGH THE WIRING THAT WAS LUBRICATED WITH PEANUT OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUF…